A Tannenbaum is a fir tree. The lyrics do not actually refer to Christmas, or describe a decorated Christmas tree. Instead, they refer to the firs evergreen qualities as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. The words, written by Ernst Anschütz in 1824 but is based on a 16th century Silesian folk song. youtu.be/lS4wTuvR7Ik The words are: O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu(1) sind deine Blätter! Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit, Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit(2) Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Dein Kleid will mich was lehren: Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Dein Kleid will mich was lehren! 1. A common variation replaces the word treu (faithful) with grün (green). 2. Or Wie oft hat schon zur Winterzeit English Translation: O Fir tree, O Fir tree How loyal are your leaves/needles! Youre green not only in the summertime, No, also in winter when it snows. O Fir tree, O Fir tree How loyal are your leaves/needles! O Fir tree, O Fir tree You can please me very much! How often has not at Yule tide A tree like you given me such joy! O Fir tree, O Fir tree, You can please me very much! O Fir tree, O Fir tree Your dress wants to teach me something: Your hope and durability Provide comfort and strength at any time. O Fir tree, O Fir treee, Thats what your dress should teach me.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:11:39 +0000
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